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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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